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by oregon on June 17th, 2006

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How can I remove superglue without damaging the surface(s) it is stuck to?

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  • by Jodie44 on June 28th, 2006

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    Edit on 7/1/06: After reading your comment, I took an old CD case, got a nice blob of SuperGlue on the front and waited. Forget the oil. I left Lubriderm on overnight and nothing happened, Now I'm using the orange stuff - made by the Ducks Co, wouldn't you know - and the jury's still out. If SG gets ingrained into a surface, you'll never get it out. I hope you can find another CD cover, as that looks like the best idea so far.

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    Without knowing what surface you'd like to save, and how big the operation will be, here are some general suggestions:

    Acetone, aka nail polish remover, is also an excellent SGlue remover. Dip a cotton swab in acetone, and then let it drip right onto/into the area where SGlue meets surface. Take a single-edged razor blade, or maybe a sharp chisel, and GENTLY work the blade in between the two points. Hint: a bright light makes it easier to spot signs of impending damage. Take your time and be patient.

    Make sure the room in which you're working is well-ventilated.

    The orange adhesive remover works well, too, plus it smells nice. You can usually find it wherever you buy SGlue. Baby oil, lotion, Vaseline, even butter, also takes care of SGlue. Work into the relevant areas, but first make sure the oils won't stain or harm the surface you want to preserve. This work well when skin's involved. Again, carefully try to "pry" the glue away from the surface, and go slowly.

    Hot water works, too. A good option when the others are unavailable, or unsafe on your surface. The water method takes longer to finish, but if you can safely add a drop or two of baby oil, the process goes faster.

    If you need more suggestions, leave a few details in the comments section (below) and I'll try to find alternatives. Good luck!

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  • by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on January 11th, 2009

    Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector

    Next time don't attempt to remove the droplet until it has set (24 hrs). It can then be ''chipped off'' of the plastic surface. You have used acetone and that has melted the plastic case of the 'puter. If you wait (again 24-48 hrs) for the plastic to harden you could repair the spot somewhat using a piece of 400 or 600 grit sandpaper (available at auto parts stores) with a drop or two of water. It's called wet sanding. Making a miniature ''sanding block'' would also help yo...
    http://www.ehow.com/how_2182233_wet-sand-paint-car.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

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  • by dippazncream on January 11th, 2009

    dippazncream

    this isn't an answer but i just accidently spilled some superglue on my laptop and i tried the acetone and have left a mark on my it. it was a present from my sister and if she sees it she'll go mental. help!!!

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  • by Mushen on January 3rd, 2007

    Mushen

    With a tube of superglue solvent/remover (find it where ever you found the glue)

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